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WE WON’T GIVE UP UNTIL CANCER DOES

CANCER,YOU’RE ON.

THIS FAMOUS TREK ALONG THE INCA TRAIL to reach Machu Picchu offers an unrivalled combination of stunning scenery and amazing culture. We begin the trek by following the Urubamba River and then climb over several high passes including Wamiwanusca “Dead Woman’s Pass” which offers breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains. On our last day of trekking we rise early to get to Intipunku “The Sun Gate” in time to see the fi rst light hit the magnifi cent city of Machu Picchu, a truly special experience.

WE NEED YOU… This year, one person every 15 minutes will hear the words ‘You have cancer’. Our mission at the Irish Cancer Society is to eliminate cancer. We need you to join our Trek4Life team and ensure there is a future where no one has to hear those words.

The money raised by our Trek4Life team will fund our cancer research programmes. With you on our team we can fund vital Irish research that will have a signifi cant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. With the collaboration and support of concerned people like you, so many developments are rapidly happening in the area of cancer research and with such huge prospect of success, that we are now moving closer and closer to a better understanding of what causes cancer and how best we can successfully fi ght cancer on a uniquely personal level - and WIN!

Join the Irish Cancer Society’s Trek4Life team today, fund vital cancer research projects and help us beat cancer once and for all.

What is included in my fundraising target? This includes your fl ights, accommodation, meals (excluding free time), local leader, staff and of course your donation to the Irish Cancer Society.

What is not included? Personal expenses, personal equipment, vaccinations, visa and travel insurance are not covered in your fundraising.

What will the accommodation be like? While in Lima and Cusco we will stay in locally run hotels, all rooms are clean and comfortable. While on the trek you will be sleeping in two person tents. Our prices are based on two people sharing.

How fi t do I need to be? This is a moderate trek, any participant would need a good level of fi tness for this challenge. The more physically fi t you are, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

How do I sign up? Complete and return your application form along with your €300 deposit, a signed version of the terms and conditions and medical questionnaire. Your deposit will be deducted from your fundraising target and will secure your place on the trek

Trek Machu Picchu

Date: September 26th – October 3rd, 2015 Fundraising Target: €4,900Funds Due: 1st August

CANCER,YOU’RE ON.

Machu Picchu

By understanding the differences in cancer cells, doctors and scientists can now begin to develop personalised approaches for patients for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of their cancer. The new era of personalised medicine is creating newer and more effective targeted medicines with less side effects which, when given to the correct patient, will lead to longer and healthier lives.

Dr Antoinette Perry, one of the leading Irish Cancer Society funded researchers in the area of personalised medicine in prostate cancer.

Machu Picchu

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Day 1: Dublin to Lima. Meet the rest of your group in the airport and depart Dublin in the early morning, fly to Lima. Arrive in the late evening and transfer to our Lima hotel for a good night’s rest. Overnight hotel.

Day 2: Lima to Cusco (3,400m). Depart Lima in the morning and take the short flight to Cusco. Spend the day at your leisure, relax in your hotel or explore the sights of the city. This day is important for acclimatisation as the city sits at an elevation of 3,400 metres. Overnight hotel.

Day 3: The Porters Village, 2 hrs trekking. Today we spend the day in a local village which is the home to many of the porters who will accompany us on our trek over the next few days. Enjoy a typical Andean meal and spend the night chatting with the locals learning about their day to day lives. After dinner, you will experience the Andean music and the local children will eagerly teach you their traditional dance, a truly unforgettable experience. Overnight camp.

Day 4: Piscacucho to Huayllabamba (3,000m), 6 hrs trekking. After breakfast we transfer from the porters village to the trail head. We start off at an altitude of 2,572 metres on a relatively flat path for the first couple of hours until we reach the first archaeological centre of Patallacta, where we can take in the impressive landscapes, flora and fauna. Our local guides will explain the importance of this valley in the context of Incan history. After lunch, we will continue ascending to a semi-tropical valley for two hours until arriving at our camp, Huayllabamba, where we will spend the night. Overnight camp.

Day 5: Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo (3,636m), 7 hrs trekking. An early start in preparation for a tough day ahead, today’s route will see us passing through different climatic and ecological zones. After the toughest part of the journey, an ascent of nearly 5 hours, we will arrive at the highest point on the Inca Trail; Warmiwañusca (4,215m), known to some as Dead Woman’s Pass. From there, we will take a well-deserved break and observe the beauty of the deep valleys. If we’re lucky, we will see the flight of the condors that will pass among the thick clouds

in the sky. We will descend towards our second camp at Pacaymayu. Overnight camp.

Day 6: Pacaymayo to Winaywayna (2,650m), 8 hrs trekking. Today we will climb steeply up the opposite side of the valley wall, towards the second pass. About halfway up lies a small, round, roofless stone building. This Incan ruin is known as Runkuracay, a building thought to have been an astrological site and a sort of checkpoint for couriers following the trail to Machu Picchu. We will continue to ascend towards the second pass, the Abra de Runkuracay. The trail then changes from a dirt path to a narrow stone roadway, containing the exact stones that were in place when the Incas walked the trail. After touring Sayacmarca (“Town in a Steep Place”), we will descend to the valley floor for lunch. At Phuyupatamarca (“Cloud-level Town”) we will see baths that Incas bathed in before they reached Machu Picchu. Finally we will reach the Wiñaywayna pass which will be our home for the night. Overnight camp.

Day 7: Winaywayna to Machu Picchu to Cusco. 3 hrs trekking. On the last day of the trek, we will wake up early and follow a wide, relatively flat path until a narrow flight of stone steps leads us to Intipunko, the sun gate. After three and a half days of trekking, we will look through the rectangular doorway of the sun gate and take in our first views of Machu Picchu. From there, we will descend into Machu Picchu (2,400m) for a guided tour of these ancient ruins. You will have time to explore by yourself before taking the bus to Aguas Calientes. From there we will return to Cusco. Enjoy a celebratory meal in a local Cusco restaurant. Overnight hotel.

Day 8: Cusco to Lima. Fly Cusco to Lima. Depart Lima in the evening for Dublin. Overnight flight.

Day 9: Lima to Dublin. Arrive back in Dublin in the evening. Expedition ends.

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TestimonialsMy father Joe passed away from lung cancer in 2005. I decided when

he was sick to do something to fundraise. I was very close to my dad and it was something positive I could do. Taking part in a trek for the Irish Cancer Society is not only a challenge but a great way to keep his memory alive and maybe find a cure to this terrible disease.

– Karen

I took part in a trek for the Irish Cancer Society as I lost my sister-in-

law to cancer. She was only 31 years of age. I have also lost an aunt to the disease. I think everyone is affected by cancer so it’s important to be doing something about it. The trek was the best thing I’ve ever done – so good I did it two years in a row – the first time to China and the second to Mount Kilimanjaro. It was a wonderful experience, very rewarding and worth doing. The treks are tough enough but they are achievable.

– Thomas

Trekking Machu Picchu is an adventure of a lifetime, but don’t just take it from us!

We know that undertaking to Trek Machu Picchu is a challenge and requires a considerable amount of planning. Our dedicated fundraising team will be on hand to offer advice and support with your fundraising. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the Fundraising Team on CallSave 1850 60 60 60.